@kidflamess
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@kidflamess In honor of black history month, I felt that it was necessary to shed light on this topic. I did research in the Everglades for 2 years and earned my Masters Degree at 23 years old, debt free. Sharing my journey as a scientist is about showing the next generation that there are spaces for them in the world of science and research. #researcher #scientist #everglades #representation #stem
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Video #18268 · Yap
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The creator, a Black scientist holding a large iguana, explains the importance of representation in STEM fields. He shares his personal experience of not seeing role models who looked like him when he was growing up and describes his mission to visit schools to inspire minority youth by showing them that careers in science are accessible.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 55%
Why representation as a black scientist matters
Verbal hook · 40%
Why representation is a black scientist matters.
Visual hook · 5%
A man holding a large, colorful yellow and orange iguana while speaking directly to the camera in a dark, outdoor setting.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
A visually arresting or unexpected opening combined with a bold, thematic statement that frames the entire narrative as a question to be answered.
Payoff
The narrative broadens from the specific mission to a universal, empowering message that inspires the audience and makes the content's core theme highly resonant and shareable.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Mission Validation Narrative
To validate a personal belief by showcasing a journey from identifying a societal or personal gap, to taking direct action to fill it, and finally, demonstrating the positive impact of that action.
The Credibility Anchor
The speaker establishes their identity and authority on the subject, grounding the narrative in direct, personal experience.
The Origin Story (The 'Why')
The speaker explains the personal motivation behind their belief by identifying a gap, problem, or lack they experienced themselves, creating an emotional and relatable foundation.
The Mission Statement (The 'How')
The speaker transitions from the problem to the solution, articulating the specific mission they've undertaken to address the identified gap.
The Proof of Work
The speaker provides concrete examples of the actions they are taking in the real world, demonstrating their commitment and turning the abstract mission into tangible effort.
The Impact Validation
The speaker shares the positive results or emotional feedback received from their actions, proving the mission's value and providing a satisfying emotional payoff for the viewer.
In honor of black history month, I felt that it was necessary to shed light on this topic. I did research in the Everglades for 2 years and earned my Masters Degree at 23 years old, debt free. Sharing my journey as a scientist is about showing the next generation that there are spaces for them in the world of science and research. #researcher #scientist #everglades #representation #stem
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Why representation as a black scientist matters
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REPRESENTATION
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AS A BLACK
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SCIENTIST
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MATTERS.
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RESEARCH IN
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THE EVERGLADES,
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SO I WANNA
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SHED LIGHT
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ON THIS.
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REPRESENTATION
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IS VERY
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IMPORTANT
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BECAUSE I
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DIDN'T SEE
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A LOT OF PEOPLE
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LIKE ME
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DOING THIS
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TYPE OF STUFF
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WHEN I
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GREW UP,
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LIKE, YOU KNOW,
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I WANTED
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TO SHED LIGHT
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ON THAT.
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JUST LETTING
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PEOPLE THAT
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LOOK LIKE ME
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KNOW THAT THESE
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OPPORTUNITIES
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EXIST
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AND THEY
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COULD WALK IN THESE
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ROOMS
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AND THERE'S A SPACE
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FOR THEM
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IN THESE ROOMS
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TO DO
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RESEARCH AND
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BECOME A
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SCIENTIST
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AND
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BASICALLY JUST
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PURSUE THEIR
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DREAMS
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IN GENERAL.
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I'VE BEEN
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GOING TO A
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LOT OF
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SCHOOLS, UM,
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WITH A LOT OF
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MINORITY
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GROUPS,
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LIKE BLACK
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KIDS AND
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STUFF,
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AND JUST LETTING THEM
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KNOW THAT,
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YOU KNOW,
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YOU COULD
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BECOME A
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SCIENTIST.
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UM, I SHOWED
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THEM WHAT
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IT'S LIKE TO
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BE A SCIENTIST,
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AND THEY
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GOT VERY
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EXCITED.
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SO, YOU KNOW,
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I FEEL LIKE
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REPRESENTATION
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IS VERY IMPORTANT
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IN THAT SENSE
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BECAUSE
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I FEEL LIKE
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I'M
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INSPIRING THE
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YOUTH TO
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PURSUE
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THEIR DREAMS
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AND,
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YOU KNOW,
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BECOME A
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SCIENTIST
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OR
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JUST,
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BE
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BECOME
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WHATEVER
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THEY WANT.
Why representation is a black scientist matters. So I'm a black scientist that did research in the Everglades. And, you know, it's Bad History Month, so I wanna shed light on this. I feel like representation is very important because I didn't see a lot of people like me doing this type of stuff when I grew up. And I feel like, you know, I wanted to shed light on that. Basically, just letting people that look like me know that these opportunities exist and they could walk in these rooms and there's a space for them in these rooms to do research and become a scientist and basically just pursue their dreams in general. I've been going to a lot of schools, with a lot of minority groups, like black kids and stuff, and just letting them know that, you know, you could become a scientist. I show them what it's like to be a scientist, and they got very excited. So, you know, I feel like representation is very important in that sense because I feel like I'm inspiring the youth to pursue their dreams and, you know, become a scientist or just be become whatever they want.